Carlo Gesualdo and Erik Bergman: two composers, three thousand kilometres and four centuries apart, each pushing the boundaries of the musical language of his time, and each fascinated by the complexity of human emotions. This afternoon concert brings together the raw intimacy of Gesualdo’s late madrigals and Bergman’s powerful choral textures, whilst the exciting and dynamic baritone Herman Wallén delights in his linguistic skills, performing in four languages as singer and speaker.

The work with them was exciting and efficient. They have a particular ability to adapt themselves to a different sound and aesthetic conception. Their flexibility and enthusiasm gave me the the possibility to work in-depth because of the individual human, vocal and musical qualities of each singer.